Get to know Oregon transfer, Maddie Scherr
Maddie Scherr is the final fold in head coach Kyra Elzy’s offseason blueprint.
On Friday, Scherr announced she will be transferring to Kentucky for the 2022-2023 season. Scherr is the 15th and final scholarship player on the Wildcats roster. More importantly, Scherr will be an immediate contributor.
Maddie Scherr’s stint at Oregon
In her sophomore season at Oregon, Scherr averaged 4.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. Scherr made very few mistakes, recording an outstanding 1.89 assist-to-turnover ratio, which ranked in the 96th percentile among all players, per HerHoopStats. To pile on, Scherr is just as competent on the other side of the ball.
Standing at 5-foot-11, Scherr is able to defend quick guards and physical forwards equally well. Scherr averaged nearly 1.5 steals per outing last season with a steal percentage that ranked in the 78th percentile. Additionally, Scherr recorded 10 blocks for the year. Oregon head coach Kelly Graves believes Scherr’s well-rounded game is what makes her a special player.
“Maddie is one of the best two-way guards in the country. Her versatility is her strength — she can play point guard, she shoots over 40 percent from three-point range, and she is a great rebounder and post-up player. Maddie is one of the nation’s best defenders, as well,” Graves said.
Graves isn’t the only one who recognized Scherr’s versatility. Elzy discussed Scherr’s rare talents in the team’s press release.
“Maddie brings leadership, veteran experience and is one of the most versatile, two-way guards in the nation. She values the defensive end of the floor, which fits our style of play perfectly. Offensively, she can score in a variety of ways and has a high basketball IQ,” Elzy said.
Limitless potential
Despite Scherr’s exciting first two years at Oregon, her potential remains untapped. Scherr was a five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American in high school. The Florence, KY native led Ryle High School to a state championship her junior season and won Miss Kentucky Basketball her senior year in 2020.
In her two seasons at Oregon, Scherr showed flashes of stardom. On Dec. 18, 2021, against Kansas State, Scherr dropped 16 points and six assists while shooting 4-8 from downtown. She recorded at least five assists in 10 total outings.
Looking forward for the Kentucky native
Scherr’s versatility is a perfect match for Elzy’s position-less offense. Scherr will be able to effortlessly flow from the paint to the perimeter, a trait Kentucky desperately needed after losing Treasure Hunt and Dre’Una Edwards to the transfer portal.
On top of her talent, Scherr provides experience. In her freshman campaign, Scherr boosted Oregon to a Sweet 16. With six incoming freshmen at UK, Scherr’s knowledge will be key to establishing a winning culture. The Kentucky girl is primed to make the Bluegrass proud.
“We are ecstatic to welcome Maddie Scherr back home to Kentucky,” Elzy said. “Our staff is so excited that Maddie believes in the vision of this program and chose to be part of something special. Big Blue Nation is going to have a lot to cheer for this winter.”
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